Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Class A Local driver needed 53 DRY VAN

  • Shorewood, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Shorewood, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Trucking company located in Shorewood IL (need some one who lives around. no more then 30 miles from Shorewood IL) looking for class A local driver. HAS TO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION We...

Join Our Team as an OTR Company Driver Earn $2.5K/Week!

  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

What Youll Get: High Starting Pay: 62 CPM (Solo) | 70 CPM (Team) Freedom on the Road - No forced dispatch, skip up to 5 states All Miles Paid - Address-to-address Home Time: 2-3 weeks OTR = 2-3...

Class A Lead Support Driver - Req. ID: 3366

  • Monee, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monee, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company —we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

CDL OTR Company Driver

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago

URGENTLY HIRING 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - ONE DRY VAN AND ONE REEFER CALL NOW ... S & S Logistics OTR Company Truck Drivers Earn Up to $2500 Weekly with No Touch Freight! *24 Full Months of CDL A...

Driver Check In Coordinator, 1st shift 8am - 4:30 pm

  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Local Driver (no CDL) - 488972

  • Oak Forest, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Forest, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago

at PepsiCo Corp in Oak Forest, Illinois, United States Job Description Local Drivers are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Local Drivers are responsible for transporting products you know...

CDL-A Lease Driver - $208,000+ per year

  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 9 days ago

CDL-A Lease Driver - $208,000+ per year Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience levels. We work...

Field Service Driver/Operator

  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago

equivalent (required) Experience: 1+ years of experience driving related equipment required for role (required) Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (required...

Driver, Per Diem

  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Driver. This position is accountable for providing safe and...

Driver Rental

  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Working Hours/Days Monday -Friday 6am-2:30pm Some Saturday work Overview To be effective, a Driver must establish an understanding of the objectives and accountabilities below. Basic Duties...

Driver, Full-Time

  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Driver. This position is accountable for providing safe and...

CDL-A Lease Driver - Up to $230,000 per year

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago

CDL-A Lease Driver - Up to $230,000 per year Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience levels. We...

CDL-A Lease Driver - $208,000+ per year - Now Hiring

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago

CDL-A Lease Driver - $208,000+ per year Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience levels. We work...

CDL-A Lease Driver - Up to $230,000 per year - Full-time

  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 14 days ago

CDL-A Lease Driver - Up to $230,000 per year Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience levels. We...

Bell Person/Driver - 19171-7563

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 15 days ago

at Davidson Hotels & Resorts in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States Job Description Property Description Join the esteemed team at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, a luxurious and serene retreat nestled in...

Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

Moving to Joliet, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Joliet, IL below.


Local
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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